Buying a new
home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. Although
the process is very exciting it can quickly become very time consuming
and overwhelming. While the home you have selected may appear to
be just what you're looking for, there can be potentially serious
unknown issues which can make your investment a costly one. Having
your new home professionally inspected by Sapphire Inspections can
save you the cost of the repairs for the unknown defects which you
may be able to have the seller or builder cover.

We thoroughly
inspect all major components of your "Gem" to expose any
unknown issues. We also advise you about future maintenance which
you may need to do to your home once the purchase is complete. We
will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.

Your lender,
insurance, appraiser and home warranty company may have questions
on the condition of the inspected property. Professionally documented
reports eliminate delays in the real estate process.

Why Sapphire
Inspection?

We constantly
monitor for any changes or new technologies in construction practices.
We consistently update our education and invest in new diagnostic
tools for non-invasive analysis. After your inspection, we offer
free consultations through email or telephone to make sure all of
your questions are answered.

To Schedule
an Inspection:

Please click
on "Schedule Appointment" or call 713 973 2891. We should
be able to schedule an appointment according to your availability.
We recommend that the future homeowner be present during the last
hour of the inspection. This allows us to walk the new Owners through
the digital picture review and answer any immediate concerns they
may have. We will then finalize the report and have a copy available
for you within 24 hours.

My Promise
to You: "I will do my best to be the best" Upon delivery
of my inspection report to you, if you feel that you did not receive
a thorough and comprehensive report, just ask and I will give you
a refund. By the same, though, if you feel I did give you your money's
worth and more, please refer my service to your friends and relatives.

Sincerely Jay
Etheredge

We provide home inspection services throughout The Greater Houston
Area.

To Request a
Home Inspection Call 713 973 2891

Inspection Techniques:

Sapphire Inspection
conducts thorough non-evasive inspections on the visible and readily
accessible systems and components of the property. When necessary,
we use very sensitive carbon monoxide detectors for checking combustion
in your furnace, gas leak detectors to check for leaks, moisture
meters to determine under floor or behind wall moisture problems,
digital amp and volt meters to diagnose electrical problems, ground
fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) testers to test ground fault safety.
Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) provide fire protection by
opening the circuit if an arcing fault is detected. We use digital
laser thermometers to check the efficiency of HVAC system, as well
as various other non-invasive tools for our inspections.

We work with
a digital camera, allowing us to show you images, at the end of
the inspection, of the locations that are difficult or unsafe for
you to follow, such as the roof, attic or crawlspace. Using the
photos, and notes taken during the inspection, we produce a professional,
narrative report, which is specific to your new "Gem".

The report clearly
describes the results of the inspection, including the condition
of the following systems:

Systems Covered:

Structural
Systems

 Foundation

 Grading
& Drainage

 Roof
Covering

 Roof
Structure & Attic

 Walls
(Interior & Exterior)

 Ceilings
& Floors

 Doors
(Interior & Exterior)

 Windows

 Fireplace/Chimney

 Porches,
Decks and Carports (attached)

Electrical
Systems

 Service
Entrance and Panels

 Branch
Circuits

 Plugs

 Switches

HVAC Systems

 Heating
Equipment

 Cooling
Equipment

 Ducts
and Vents

Plumbing Systems

 Water
Supply System and Fixtures

 Drains

 Wastes

 Vents

 Water
Heating Equipment

 Hydro-Therapy
Equipment

Appliances

 Dishwasher

 Food
Waste Disposer

 Range
Hood

 Ranges/Ovens

 Cook
top

 Microwave

 Trash
Compactor

 Bathroom
Exhaust Fans

 Heaters

 Whole
House Vacuum Systems

 Garage
Door Openers

 Door
Bell and Chimes

 Other
Built-in Appliances

Optional Systems (Add-on Service with an additional charge)

 Lawn
Sprinklers

 Swimming
Pools and Equipment

 Spas
and Equipment

 Outbuildings

 Outdoor
Cooking Equipment

Additional Inspections
(Fees are based on size of property to inspected)

Due to the health
and safety issues associated with these systems they should be inspected
by a properly licensed person in their respective field.

Sapphire Inspections
can arrange licensed professionals to perform these inspections
for you.

 Gas Lines

 Fire
Protection Equipment

 Water
Wells

 Septic
Systems

 Security
Systems

 Wood
Destroying Insects, WDI, (includes termites)

When Do I Get
My Report?

Sapphire Inspection
has the capability to produce detailed computer generated narrative
reports within 24 hours of the conclusion of the inspection. This
will allow us the time to verify all the data collected during the
inspection and to analyse the pictures and data to make sure there
is nothing that was omitted during the initial inspection. The picture
walk through we do with you at the end of the inspection allows
you and your realtor the opportunity to proceed with further negotiations
with the seller, and if necessary to correct any issues that may
have turned up during the inspection. Clients can also retrieve
their inspection report or copies of their report from anywhere
or at anytime with web browser capability.